Shipping document jacket with protective identification cover



Nov. 3, 1964 D. KNOLL ETAL 3,155,234

SHIPPING DOCUMENT JACKET WITH PROTECTIVE INDENTIFICATION COVER FiledJune 7, 1962 ,4; E? /2 w 3 7 T 1 l i 5:; P CKING a, 9 /6- g2 gi: SLIP I6 :i INSIDE MII EAWOPJ DA V/D AWOL A Hy/mw Paszwzwag- United StatesPatent 3 155 234 SHIPPING DQCUB'EI IT J AQKET WITH IPRQTEQ- TIVE EENTHECATION (IOVER David Knoll, 220i39 75th Ave, Bayside 64, N.Y., and

This invention relates to protective jackets for documents and morespecifically, a novel and improved document jacket and mode ofattachment to outer surfaces of shipping containers.

In many instances, containers, boxes, crates, packages and the like usedin the transfer of commercial goods require, for immediateidentification of contents, packing slips or related shipping documentsattached to the outside. This is generally accomplished in a number ofdifferent ways, such as sealing an envelope against the outer surface ofa shipping container with adhesives, tapes or the like.

It has been found that the diverse methods used in the past to protectand adhere documents accompanying shipments to their containers are notonly time-consuming and expensive, but also often ineffectual. Quitefrequently the documents are torn off, lost, mutilated or otherwiseill-effected during shipment and in handling of the containers.Furthermore, location of documents attached often created difiicultiessince envelopes or other protective covers holding the papers may behidden from sight especially when the containers are stacked.

One objective of this invention resides in the provision of an improvedjacket wherein information accompanying commercial shipments may beplaced and which may be quickly and securely attached to outsidesurfaces of shipping containers.

Another objective of this invention resides in the provision of a jacketfor papers accompanying shipments which is waterproof and which byvirtue of its design affords greater protection for the documentsenclosed.

A further objective of this invention encompasses the provision of ajacket for documents accompanying containers of commercial goods whichis readily identified as such and which is more easily visible from atleast two surfaces of these containers.

A still further objective of this invention resides in the provision ofa standard shipping document jacket which is prominently marked andincludes instructions for safe removal of said documents from thecontainer upon arrival at the destination.

The above and additional objectives and advantages will become moreapparent from the following description and drawings forming part ofthis application.

In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a plan view of one form of a document jacket in accordancewith the invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the reverse side of the jacket shown inFIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a modified version of a document jacketin accordance with the invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a shipping container carrying a documentjacket in accordance with the invention.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of part of a shipping container, having thejacket secured thereto, which has been opened, for removal of thedocuments therein.

Broadly, this invention contemplates the provision of a new documentjacket for improved attachment and increase protection of shippingrecords or related papers required to be placed on the outside surfaceof certain packaged commercial shipments.

More specifically, this invention utilizes a strip of heavy paper ofsuitable size, carrying an identifying inscription 3,155,234 PatentedNov. 3, 1964 ice in prominent lettering on one side and a waterproofjacket of smaller dimensions centrally secured to the other side, withgummed surfaces surrounding the jacket.

In practical application, records or related papers accompanying ashipment are placed within this jacket, the gummed surface is moistenedand readily adhered to the outside of a package or similar container,securely sealing the jacket on all sides against a container. To furtherfacilitate locating the documents on a box, the heavy paper strip bearsan additional identifying imprint along one of the end sections. Thisportion of the gummed paper is folded in adhering the jacket to onesurface of a package so that its location becomes prominently visible ona second surface. Arrows and instructions for safe removal of thedocuments may also be included.

Referring now to the drawings, a suggested layout of identification andinstructions printed on the protecting cover ll) is shown in FIG. 1. Theheavy paper cover carries in bold letters an identifying inscription 11as is evident in the drawing, which may read Packing Slip inside or maycarry any similar identifying statement such as Shipping Documents orthe like. The lettering may be orange or any similar attention-drawingcolor. A waterproof jacket 12 of wax paper, glassine or any othersuitable material is mounted on the underside of this heavy cover 10,and a dotted line 13 is printed across the cover to coincide with theopening of the jacket 12. Instructions 14, such as Cut Along Dotted Lineor Cut Here for Documents and the like, may be printed adjacent to thedotted line, and arrows 15 may be added to point out more prominentlythis line. To facilitate access to the documents retained within thejacket 12, the dotted line 13 could be scored or provided withembossments, which would still further enhance the efficiency of thiscover iii. One end of the cover is provided with an additionalidentifying overprint 16 similar or the same as shown in 11. This partof the cover may be folded along the line 17 so that upon adhering thiscover to the top surface of a shipping container, this last printedportion of the cover appears on a front or side surface of a package,readily visible to indicate the location of the accompanying documents.A heavily inked arrow 18 may be placed on this last folded portion orimmediately above it to further facilitate location of the documents.

FIG. 2 shows the reverse side of the cover 10, having the documentjacket 12 adhered thereto. The complete surface 19 surrounding thejacket 12 carries a film of water-soluble adhesive or gum which providesthe sealing bond between the cover 10 and a package on which it isplaced.

FIG. 3 shows a similar cover 163 provided with a modified documentjacket 20, consisting of a single sheet of the size required forretention of the documents. This sheet is adhered to the cover along theedges 20' having an opening along line 13. In this modified form, thecover 1% does not carry adhesive throughout the area defined by thejacket created by the sheet 20, to prevent the documents to be enclosedtherein from adhering to the cover. The cover is shown folded along edge17, to indicate one mode of application of this embodiment of theinvention.

The embodiments of this invention are shown in FIG. 4 secured to the topsurface of a package 21, having area 22 folded along the line 17 andadhered to one of the side surfaces as previously described.

An enlarged section of the package of FIG. 4 is shown in FIG. 5. In thisinstance, the cover has been cut or otherwise opened along the dottedline 13 showing the documents 23 readily available for removal from thejacket 12.

From the foregoing description and accompanying drawings, it becomesevident that the proposed jacket offers a most practical, efiicient andsecure procedure for securing documents accompanying commercialshipments on the outside of shipping containers. Moreover, they areafforded a high degree of protection, and the location of the documentsis prominently identified on more than one surface of the container.

While only certain embodiments of the invention have been illustratedand described, it is understood that modifications, alterations andchanges may be made without departing from the true scope and spiritthereof as defined by the appended claim.

What is claimed is:

The combination with a shipping container having merchandise packedtherein of a shipping document carrying means secured to the outersurface thereof, said carrying means comprising an envelope enclosingsaid shipping document, including an opening, a protective sheet securedto the back side of said enevolpe by an adhesive carried on one surfaceof said protective sheet, said adhesive coated protective sheet beingsubstantially larger than said envelope and extending beyond theperiphery thereof and said extending portions being secured to a surfaceof said container, and the other surface of said protective sheetcarrying prominent identifying indicia, including a mark extendingtransversely of the sheet and defining the preferred position forcutting said sheet to gain access to said envelope and a second mark inspaced relationship to the first said mark and defining an end portionof said protective sheet, the last said mark being preferably disposedat one edge of said container with said end portion secured to a secondsurface of said container adjoining the first said surface.

References fitted in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS1,497,702 Stanley June 17, 1924 2,400,296 Jacobs May 14, 1946 2,423,027Hopkins June 24, 1947 2,787,407. Lang Apr. 2, 1957 FOREIGN PATENTS18,627 Great Britain 1910

